Hi, I am so glad that I've just found you on here. I know your video is a year old, but it has truly helped me immensely. I don't have a sewing machine, but I can glue it with no problem. A great tutorial, thank you. I live in Portsmouth, UK. Take care, Val xx
This is a very cool binding method. From what I can tell, the one you just did is a bit “floppier” because all of the pages are more narrow than the signature. This seems to make it a bit heavier without much support in front or behind it. I am sure once it is sewn, the pages will all play well together. Thanks so much for sharing this new to me method.
Thanks so very much. I am new to junk journaling. You make it look so easy. Your explanation was great. I will have to try this. Can you use a little thicker material for your tabs?
Thank you! This is a really easy way to turn single cards into a journal. You can, I've used upholstery fabrics for this but it does make it a little trickier. To start out with, I'd suggest a thinner fabric, or you can use washi tape if you wanted to as well.
I can't wait to try this method! I have to ask- what is the best way to machine stitch onto hard chipboard or repurposed book covers?? Can you just switch to a heavy duty needle? You're videos are great. I'm so happy I found your channel! 😁
Oh thank you, and welcome!! 😊 I don't think I would suggest machine stitching through hard chipboard or book covers. I think I've done book covers once or twice but it's always a little sketchy and I know I've broken a few needles. I typically use a 16 or 18 needle, but maybe try a size 20 for heavier chipboard if you're curious?
@@PlumFiggy I did buy a "heavyduty" 20 for that exact reason- to try- BUT I was assuming that was probably not correct. lol. How did you get such beautiful stitch detail on your hardcovers? I've seen it on several of your journals and figured I'd ask an expert. Was it stitch first, glue later? Thanks so much for your response, btw. It was really helpful.
Glad I can help... Okay, so here's my rule of thumb. If you see stitching on an actual book cover, I do the stitching first, sometimes fabric on a paper backing for more stability, then glue it on with fabritac. Typically that's going to be just for decorating the cover. If I'm stitching fabric onto a cover, the inside is usually about the thickness of two pieces of cereal box glued together, plus fabric. Actual stitching through a book cover... I use my awl to make holes and hand stitch. When you're stitching something bulky, take it slow...sometimes I don't even use the foot pedal and manually move the needle over tough spots. Your needle will break if it is bent just enough to miss the hole it goes down, so don't tug at it if you can help it. Sometimes they need some help to get past a bump or whatever, but go slowly through that then you can speed back up. Also, always make sure your glue is dry before putting it into the sewing machine. 😉
